Teuta
A girl's name of Albanian origin with 43 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
name of the queen of the Illyrians
Teuta is a girl's baby name of Albanian origin, derived from the Illyrian name of a legendary queen who ruled the Ardiaean Kingdom in the 3rd century BCE, meaning 'queen of the people' or possibly connected to an Illyrian root for 'people' or 'tribe.'
Queen Teuta of Illyria is a heroic figure in Albanian national identity, celebrated for her fierce resistance against Roman expansion. As a given name, Teuta is widely used in Albania and Kosovo as an expression of national pride and connection to pre-Slavic Illyrian heritage. In the United States it appears among Albanian-American families.
EtymologyShow more
Teuta is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Albanian naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Teuta creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teuta has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 15 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Teuta
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Teuta is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Teuta are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.
How rare is Teuta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teuta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, peaked in the 1980s with 15 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1973–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | #17318 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15192 |
| 1997 | 5 | #15960 |
| 1994 | 6 | #13301 |
| 1988 | 5 | #13733 |
| 1986 | 5 | #12691 |
| 1982 | 5 | #12166 |
| 1973 | 5 | #9677 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2008